Monthly Archives: May 2012

The other day a former student, an experienced superintendent and friend sent me an exasperated email that diagrammed his annual “expert” consultation meeting. It sounded like this:

“Good afternoon. I just wanted to drop you a quick line. I have made a few observations this year that I would like to share.

First, using Logan Labs tests and the Albrecht method to balance my soils has proven to be beneficial to the overall health of my greens and I think my most recent soil tests are a reflection of that.

Second, using EarthWorks products (Kick Rinse In Program) to flush sodium has dramatically improved the health of the plants and reduced by 98% the algae problems I’ve been fighting. I would say 100% but we will see how the year goes. Continue Reading

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It was a comforting feeling to be able to drive around the course on a 100 degree day and see little to no wilted or declining turf. It’s hard to quantify the piece of mind that I have gotten since I began using EarthWorks products. I started working with EarthWorks in 1993 as the superintendent at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club after a battle with Take All Patch. We had balanced our soils but missed the biological piece, EarthWorks helped us with that and we were able to shut down a tough disea…

I believe with today’s environmental issues, it is everyone’s social responsibility to act as a steward, and for a decade EarthWorks has given me peace of mind knowing I am doing my part. However Earthworks products are not just good for the environment, they offer slow release nourishment to the soil that produces excellent looking turf, flowers and shrubs. My annual soil testing with Soil First has helped me reach my goals for optimal soils to establish sand based sports fields and lawns.

Kevin MercerGrounds SuperintendentVassar CollegePoughkeepsie, New York